The club has morphed into a multi-dimensional club offering programs and opportunities for any age, level, and interest.

The club environment offers social support and encouragements beyond just the training. It also encourages women to test their limits and seek out new challenges. Many now participate in various running events, open water swims, and century rides.

Brief Facts Overview

Thanks
A big thanks to our sponsors and supporters whose direct and indirect contributions have played an important role in growing the club and keeping the members motivated.

A thank you to the USAT Women’s Commission for all its hard work and especially for the grants we have received. The grants have helped launch new initiatives and expand our existing activities. That has allowed us to meet an increasing demand from our existing members and, importantly, to reach out and get new women involved in the sport.

Last, as thanks to those standing behind us and encouraging us to keep going and to strive for new heights. Their support is essential for our success.

1999 DANSKIN Women’s Triathlon
A new approach. Diana challenges well-wishers to join and a group of 12 first-timers participate with over 2,000 other women in the Danskin Women’s Triathlon in San Jose. They all finish strong with Diana as the overall race winner. The club is finding its legs.

2000/2001 Winter Running Group
The interest in off-season training results in the Winter Running Group getting under way. The goal events are local spring running events.

2003 Nova7Awards
In 2003 the training program is the runner-up for the prestigious Nova7Awards. It is handed out each year by the Fitness Management magazine on behalf of the health and fitness industry at the industry’s yearly international conference. The award recognizes new and innovative fitness opportunities that help the industry stay competitive and successful.

2003 Women’s Get-Away Weekend
In the spring of 2003, the first bi-annual three-day Spa & Training Weekend in Napa, CA, is organized. Although it is mostly "spa" and little "training," they come back ready.

2003 City of Gold Triathlon, Oroville
Jen Roy and Nikki Hertl jump on the opportunity to put on a local triathlon when the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, the California State Parks, and the CA Dept. of Water Resources signal an interest in supporting an event at Lake Oroville. The agencies hope that the event will showcase the area and draw a new type of recreational users, so they provide financial backing and exclusive location access. The race is put on the official schedule for the town’s spring Feather Fiesta Days.

2004 Team Uniforms
As one of the first teams to do so, a unique club uniform is designed. A variety of items for both training and racing are available.

2005 Mini Training Camp
To kick it up a notch, three-day mini camps are put on the spring schedule. Many are now ready and able to start the spring training earlier and more focused. The first camp centers around the Paskenta Century ride while the second camp includes the Wildflower Century ride.

2005 Goal Setting Social
This yearly social, which is open to anybody interested in meeting the club’s members, is tagged onto the years first mini camp. The upcoming season’s race schedule is looked at, triathlons and events of interest are identified, and the athletes goals are set.

2006 Women’s Triathlon Class
Through the Chico Area Recreation and Park District a triathlon class for beginner and novice women interested in trying out the sport is offered. The three-day, 10-hour class, held in the early spring, covers the basic components of how to train and the three disciplines. Participants are encouraged to train for the upcoming City of Gold Triathlon.

2007 Death Valley Mini Camp
After a few years of contemplation a dozen girls head to Death Valley in mid-February for a week of bike riding. 26,800 feet of climbing and well over 450 miles of riding, some hiking, and a few sand dune runs plus relaxed afternoons and evenings, made this the most memorable trips ever.

USAT Age Group Nationals
With 16 participants, covering many of the age divisions, the Woman's Triathlon Club have the largest club contigent at the event.